Risk Factors for Paraphimosis. Uncircumcised males are at risk. Piercing the penis increases the risk if the penile ring interferes with foreskin retraction or replacement over the glans, and if infection results from the piercing. Causes of Paraphimosis. Causes include the following: Bacterial infection (e.g., balanoposthitis) Catheterization (i.e., if the foreskin is not returned to its original position after a urethral catheter is inserted, the glans may become swollen, which can initiate paraphimosis) Poor hygiene; Swelling-producing injury; Vigorous sexual intercourse
allegiance - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team. commitment, loyalty, dedication.
âPolitical allegiance is a matter of conscience, and if people cannot be held to that, where is morality?â âThis year I've decided to switch my mathematical allegiance to square numbers.â âYou have seen duty and allegiance in the determined faces of our soldiers.â âI thought all people must pledge their allegiance, or be categorised accordingly.â âShe refused to take her seat, for she would have had to swear allegiance to the King.â